Penn State running back Bill Belton bought a hair clippers at the end of his freshman year and since then he's become the team barber. Belton recently cut quarterback Christian Hackenberg's hair. Hackenberg is one of many teammates who Belton has taken care of in the last few years.

James Franklin's departure from Vanderbilt and how the players at his previous institution have since responded to it was brought up when Franklin was asked about it Monday at Big Ten media day in Chicago.

Sand Barbour was hired Saturday afternoon as Penn State's new athletic director. Barbour and Penn State president Eric Barron fielded questions from the media about why Barbour was Penn State's choice and what factored into the final decision.

James Franklin and Sandy Barbour had a chance to meet briefly Saturday morning at Penn State president Eric Barron's house before Barbour was introduced as the program's first ever female athletic director. Barbour begins her tenure as athletic director on Aug. 18.

Running back Akeel Lynch is poised to continue backing up Zach Zwinak and Bill Belton, but Lynch said he continues to challenge himself mentally too as he prepares to take on an increased role in the offense in the coming years.

Senior linebacker Mike Hull understands the Nittany Lions are going to need true freshmen linebackers Jason Cabinda and Troy Reeder to step up this season because of depth issues at the position. So far Hull says the two freshmen have been making progress during 7v7 play.

Dwight Galt has been working with the Penn State football players for six months now and after summer testing and the Lift for Life event the strength coach shed light on the team's improved strength and how it will help them as they prepare for the season.

The Nittany Lions participated in their 12th annual Lift for Life event Saturday afternoon at the Penn State lacrosse fields. The players competed in the usual lifts while the freshmen ran a youth skills clinic on the far side of the field. The annual tug of war was once again a top attraction.

Penn State defensive tackle Tarow Barney garnered attention this spring after enrolling at Penn State and earning the respect of his teammates because of his performance in the weight room. Barney was among the top performers on the bench during the annual Lift for Life event.

Audrey Snyder shares her observations as well as what Penn State fans should keep an eye on with the 2015 recruiting class following the conclusion of The Opening/Elite 11. Penn State had four verbal commits at the showcase event.

Penn State commit Adam McLean wasn't able to participate in The Opening as he planned after sustaining a hamstring injury during the first workout of the event. However, what he gained from watching and inquiring allowed him to leave Oregon with a better understanding of his techniques.

Running back commit Saquon Barkley turned some heads this week at The Opening as the Penn State commit proved that he can do a little bit of everything out of the backfield. Watch as Barkley competes in 7v7 play and discusses his style of play.

The Opening has brought in a list of NFL stars this week to help the football players learn from some of the best. Former LSU standout Tyrann Mathieu talked to the cornerbacks during practice and Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman also worked with the corners. There have also been Johnny Manziel and Ndamukong Suh sightings this week as they've helped out too.

Rashan Gary, a 2016 defensive lineman is one of three underclassmen at The Opening. Gary is already ranked as a five-star recruit and held his own while competing against the best offensive linemen in the country. Gary, a New Jersey prospect, already holds a Penn State scholarship offer.